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UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out

Union Public Service Commission UPSC

Answer Key Answer Key Released Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II Posted Updated
Download Notification Official Website Check Admit Card Answer Key
Applications closed 11 June 2026
Total Vacancies 451
Last Date 11 June 2026
Qualification 12th Pass / Graduate / B.Tech / BE
Job Location All India

Overview

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published the answer key for UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 (Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II). This recruitment covers 451 posts.

Applications ran from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Examination date: 13 September 2026.

Organisation
Union Public Service Commission UPSC
Advertisement No.
11/2026-CDS-II
Post Name(s)
Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy OTA
Total Vacancies
451
Job Location
All India
Job Category
Defence Jobs

Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Application Start Date20 May 2026✓ Done
Application Last Date11 June 2026✓ Done
Last Date for Fee Payment11 June 2026✓ Done
Exam Date13 September 2026✓ Done
Admit Card Release03 September 2026✓ Done
Answer Key Release16 September 2026✓ Done
Result DateWill Be Updated Here Soon–

Vacancy Details

Post Name(s): Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy OTA

Post Name No. Of Post

Indian Military Academy IMA

 100

Air Force Academy

 32

Indian Naval Academy

 26

Officers Training Academy OTA

 293
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
  • For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor's degree in any stream.
  • For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor's degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2.
  • For more details read the official notification before applying.
How To Check & Download UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026
  • Visit the official UPSC website.
  • Go to the Examinations section.
  • Find Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
  • Click on the Examination Answer Key link.
  • The answer key will appear on the screen.
  • Download and save the answer key for future reference.
  • Take a printout of the answer key.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

  • candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
  • Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC₹ 200/-
SC / ST / All Female₹ 0/-

Selection Process

  1. Written Test
  2. SSB Interview

Verify before applying. This website is an information portal and is not affiliated with any government organisation. In case of any difference, the official notification is final.

State: Qualification:
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UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out: Response checking and objection instructions

UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out. Match the answer key to your examination date, shift and paper. Check whether the authority labels it provisional or final. If objections are invited, read the official deadline, evidence requirements and applicable fee before submitting through the official process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in the UPSC CDS-II recruitment?

The notification lists 451 posts in total.

What is the application fee?

General / OBC: ₹ 200/-; SC / ST / All Female: ₹ 0/-.

What is the official website?

upsc.gov.in

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